When it comes to making healthy food choices, finding recipes that fit your diet and busy lifestyle can be a daunting task. I’m here to make it easier for you. Below are 10 of my favorite resources that I rely on for healthy recipes and meal planning —and many of them are AMC mom approved! Don’t worry—you don’t need to be a culinary genius to prepare these meals and best of all, they’re delicious. Enjoy!
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Cooking Light
@cookinglight
cookinglight.com
Perhaps one of the most well-known recipe sources out there, Cooking Light also publishes articles on healthy living, cooking tips and more.
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Carrie Walder, MS, RD
@walderwellness
walderwellness.com
Carrie Walder is a registered dietitian who shares recipes and nutrition advice with the goal of helping people incorporate whole foods into their daily lives. This particular one summer salad I got rave reviews when I shared the recipe on Facebook page of AMC.
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Cookie and Kate
@cookieandkate
cookieandkate.com
Cookie and Kate is a vegetarian recipe blog dedicated to whole foods. She has many delicious recipes listed on her website. I like it very easy and healthy No-Bake Greek Yogurt Tart. yum!
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FEED Nutrition Consulting
@feednutrition
feednutrition.com
Forming Early Eating Decisions (FEED) was founded in 2008 by Chicago’s own Registered Dietitian, Lara Field. FEED offers nutrition counseling and health resources that cut down on trends. We love ALL of their healthy and clean recipes on her website. Here’s their healthier take on the traditional carrot cake— carrot muffins.
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Illustrated by Cook
@lutong illustrated
cookillustrated.com
Cook’s Illustrated is a comprehensive resource for tested, without fail recipes and kitchen product reviews. I have a subscription to Cook’s Illustrated online. They are my TOP go-to resource for any recipe—offering complete instructions (videos and photos) on how to prepare each item! I don’t consider myself a cook, but even I can pull off their recipes! Juicy grilled turkey burger anyone? *Tip, visit their Instagram account and click on the photos to uncover their FREE recipes.
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Minimalist Baker
@minimalistbaker
minimalistbaker.com
All recipes shared by Minimalist Baker require no more than 10 ingredients, 1 bowl, or 30 minutes or less to prepare. You don’t get any easier than that! Check out their 30-minute Pea Pesto Pasta—it’s gluten free and a delicious plant-based dish.
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Smitten Kitchen
@smittenkitchen
smittenkitchen.com
The Smitten Kitchen posts recipes for comfort food with no-fuss ingredients created and tested from around a small NYC apartment. How about these Strawberry Cornmeal Griddle Cakes…this recipe is in our rotation.
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Skinnytaste Healthy Recipes
@skinnytaste
skinnytaste.com
Skinnytaste is a great resource for recipes and meal planning for people whose goal is to lose weight or stick to a specific nutrition regime (eg gluten-free, keto, paleo, etc.).
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Jessica Murnane
@onepartplant
jessicamurnane.com
Jessica Murnane posts recipes, tips, interviews and diet-related articles that have helped change her life. The dressing he uses on her Pomegranate, Kale and Quinoa salad is my favorite for homemade dressing.
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A Clean Bake
@nora_acleanbake
acleanbake.com
Nora from A Clean Bake shares recipes and meal plans for those who are grain-free, paleo, or have other dietary restrictions. A pan meal is a favorite in our household, like this delicious seafood paella. I also love Nora’s baked goods if you’re looking for healthy recipe ideas.
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